Landline phones

Ofcom's landline (or fixed-line) phone research aims to identify developments and trends and establish what methods work best for consumers.

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Open data
27 November 2023

Ofcom’s open data is a mix of data from or about the companies we regulate in the communications sector, and the citizens and consumers who use them.
Telecoms data updates
Quarterly updates tracking key trends emerging from the data we collect on the UK telecommunications sector including fixed voice services, mobile services and fixed broadband.
Communications Market Reports
Ofcom's annual statistical survey of developments in the communications sector; includes the International Communications Market Reports and reports on the nations of the UK.
Nuisance calls
Ofcom’s regular research into nuisance calls measures the frequency of the nuisance calls UK consumers receive on their home landline phone. We gather real-time data about these types of calls, including the date, time and duration of nuisance calls, and a full description of the experience; i.e. the company/person calling, what the call was about, and whether the caller’s telephone number was identifiable.